Tools & Storage

For most bass anglers, a soft-sided tackle bag with stowaway trays beats a hard box because you can fit more trays in less space and access everything from a boat seat or bank. If you fish from a kayak or wade a lot, a hip pack or sling with a couple slim boxes is more practical than hauling a full bag. Match the box size to your trip: one deep box for a short bank trip, a full bag system for tournament days when you need crankbaits, jigs, worms, and terminal tackle all within reach.

Yes, especially once you start throwing treble-hook baits or braided line. A split ring pliers makes quick work of swapping hooks or attaching swivels, and a sharp line cutter (not your teeth) keeps knots clean and reduces break-offs on hooksets. Cheap dollar-store pliers rust fast and round off split rings, so a stainless or titanium pair pays for itself within a season.

A scale and lip grip tool matter most if you're weighing fish for a tournament, documenting a personal best, or handling bigger largemouth where lipping alone can strain the jaw on a long hold. For everyday catch-and-release bass under 5 pounds, a rubber landing net is gentler and does the job fine. Keep a lip grip in the boat anyway since it's faster for quick photos and hook removal than fumbling with a net.

Yes, we ship tools, storage, and every other category free of charge to the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, and New Zealand, no minimum order required. Since pliers and tackle boxes have odd shapes, we pack them separately from soft goods to prevent crushed trays or bent tools in transit.